Juicing or Blending?

ricebarbiee

I don't have much time to cook let alone sit down and enjoy an entire meal so I've been juicing my fruits and vegetables to drink in between meals, it gets messy and I've been thinking about investing in one of those Nutri-Bullet (I think that's what it's called) drink making things...or something similar. Does anyone have any opinions on whether they prefer juicing or blending over the other? Pros and Cons? Thanks!

DaveneGfit

I think Blending is so much easier and a better option. When you blend you don't loose the fiber of the veggies and fruit, plus a smoothie will last a bit longer. I also find that it is a much cleaner option.

WalkingAlong

What she said.

ricebarbiee

Thank you! Yes I was thinking the same thing about getting more fiber from blending and it being easier...it was just nice being able to give my kids fresh juice whenever I had it. But I think I do want to invest in like a nutri-bullet or something small like that to make smoothies quick and grab to go

JulieAnnRap

Juicing will give more nutrients (more vegetables, more fruit, more nutrients) since it's removing the pulp and just leaving you with the juice. Blending will give you more fiber since you are consuming the entire veggie or fruit. I prefer juicing because I when I do juice, it's usually for a cleanse and I don't want the bulk of the fiber. I find it also tastes better, less thick. Anyway, this is what I learned from Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead movie).

CarlydogsMom

I have a Nutri-Bullet and love it. There are two kinds of "Bullet" things out there, one is cheaper than the other. The cheaper one I think is 250 watts/amps/WHATEVER and has these multi-color lids and looks all fun and such. The more expensive one (by $20 - 40 depending on where you get it) is 600 watts and is mostly gray with gray lids. I first got the cheaper one and found out it sucked; it wouldn't even blend frozen blueberries. Took it back and got the more expensive one, and the difference was astounding. I use it pretty much every day and love it. Get the "gray", larger-powered one, it's well worth it!!!

csweat95

I'm a blending type of girl. One, its easier and less mess to clean up. Two, you get all the fiber and stuff from whatever you blend. Juicing requires more produce, and if you throw out the pulp, you waste more. Also, since you're stripping the fiber from the fruit/veggies, you get a hit of fruit sugar to the blood and it will give you a quick bust of energy, but it doesn't last. Blending gives you everything, and takes longer to digest, so it keeps you fuller longer. Plus it lets me sneak more veggies in my diet without having to actually eat or cook them! The key to blending to get a smooth consistency (if you can't afford one of those fancy high speed blenders) is to just let it run a minute or so longer than you think it needs. I blend up my greens first, then add the other stuff and let it go for a couple of minutes. I never had any trouble with chunks or odd textures.

jofjltncb6

Depends on whether or not you want to waste some of the nutrients and all of the fiber.

I'm curious how your life is so busy that you aren't able to eat actual meals though.

SherryTeach

If the issue is primarily about saving time, I can steam some broccoli in 5 minutes and sauté asparagus in butter in about the same time. I think cleaning blenders and juicers takes a lot more time than roasting, steaming, or stir-frying, or in the case of fruit, eating raw, which takes no time.

bigred503

Depends on whether or not you want to waste some of the nutrients and all of the fiber.

The hubs and i drink a green smoothie every day. I love blending raw fruits an veggies to get my nutrients and fiber on top of what i already consume! Plus its the only way the hubs will eat anything green! And thats because the flavor is so good, he doesnt even taste the green veg, and we put a handful of spinach AND a big ol piece of kale in ours!

tigersword

Juicing will give more nutrients (more vegetables, more fruit, more nutrients) since it's removing the pulp and just leaving you with the juice. Blending will give you more fiber since you are consuming the entire veggie or fruit. I prefer juicing because I when I do juice, it's usually for a cleanse and I don't want the bulk of the fiber. I find it also tastes better, less thick. Anyway, this is what I learned from Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead movie).

Not true. Most of the nutrients get left behind in the pulp when you juice. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead was just an infomercial for a juicer, not real science of any kind.

JulieAnnRap

Juicing will give more nutrients (more vegetables, more fruit, more nutrients) since it's removing the pulp and just leaving you with the juice. Blending will give you more fiber since you are consuming the entire veggie or fruit. I prefer juicing because I when I do juice, it's usually for a cleanse and I don't want the bulk of the fiber. I find it also tastes better, less thick. Anyway, this is what I learned from Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead movie).

Not true. Most of the nutrients get left behind in the pulp when you juice. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead was just an infomercial for a juicer, not real science of any kind.

You're juicing many more pieces of veggies and fruit to get juice. Someone mentioned Kale, do you know how many pieces of Kale you need to juice to get even an ounce? The rest is fiber. Joe Cross may be selling something but you can't deny the science of it unless you come back with a solid finding other then what sounds like contempt :0). And then I am sure I could find "science" against your "science". It's all a matter of choice and what you're looking to do, but of course someone will always be argumentative. Nutritionists who work with cancer patients for alternative medicine at the best hospital in NYC also recommend juicing to get the most nutrients. But again, if it's fiber you're trying to achieve as well, then blending would be the way to go.

CyberEd312

Blending is my choice, hands down...... We have a Vita Mix and there is nothing you can't put in that blender that it won't pulverize. Any smoothies, shakes whatever come out completely blended and you get all the add nutrients that you throw out when you use a juicer..... My money is on Blending.... Best of Luck

hectormdom

Juicing will give more nutrients (more vegetables, more fruit, more nutrients) since it's removing the pulp and just leaving you with the juice. Blending will give you more fiber since you are consuming the entire veggie or fruit. I prefer juicing because I when I do juice, it's usually for a cleanse and I don't want the bulk of the fiber. I find it also tastes better, less thick. Anyway, this is what I learned from Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead movie).

Not true. Most of the nutrients get left behind in the pulp when you juice. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead was just an infomercial for a juicer, not real science of any kind.

I need to step up and contradict your comment.
What this "infomercial" contains as you call it, is true. I experienced it first hand, I was extremely fat (95 Kg - 173 cm) Not muscle anywhere but my legs (I did skateboarding many years, and somehow I still have sort a good pair of legs).
I got medically checked myself after watching the documentary and boy oh boy, the results sucked.

I tried the Joe's Reboot (first eating only veggies, no carbs, then only juicing) with the support of a local physician, I lost 10 Kg, the I had myself medically checked again, this time the results were awesomely improved, my skin was no longer dry (you could doodle on it with your finger nail), my hair and everything improved, reduced migraines and all of that, every single thing the documentary said it would improve through juicing happened.
P.S. given my geographical location for me is stupid cheap to follow a diet based on fruits and vegetables.

Today I am still lowering my weight and I will do a Juicing reboot again next week, I'll see how it goes.
Cheers!!!

I almost forgot, regarding the actual thread, I don't like smoothies sorry I guess that's just a matter of personal preferences, juicing vs blending, I can't stand the thickness of a smoothie going down my throat, It makes me sick, but that's just me, I rather juicing.

Also there is the fact that you need a lot more fruits/vegetables to make a juice, aka you more nutrients, although you lose the fiber that the smoothie/solid gives you, when I stopped my rebooting, I kept juicing and got my fiber elsewhere.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Depends on whether or not you want to waste some of the nutrients and all of the fiber.

I'm curious how your life is so busy that you aren't able to eat actual meals though.

Eh, I was thinking the same thing but then thought about the days where I have to take my daughter to school before I go to work and can totally see how smoothies that we drink as we get ready and on the way would take less time.

JulieAnnRap

Juicing will give more nutrients (more vegetables, more fruit, more nutrients) since it's removing the pulp and just leaving you with the juice. Blending will give you more fiber since you are consuming the entire veggie or fruit. I prefer juicing because I when I do juice, it's usually for a cleanse and I don't want the bulk of the fiber. I find it also tastes better, less thick. Anyway, this is what I learned from Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead movie).

Not true. Most of the nutrients get left behind in the pulp when you juice. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead was just an infomercial for a juicer, not real science of any kind.

I need to step up and contradict your comment.
What this "infomercial" contains as you call it, is true. I experienced it first hand, I was extremely fat (95 Kg - 173 cm) Not muscle anywhere but my legs (I did skateboarding many years, and somehow I still have sort a good pair of legs).
I got medically checked myself after watching the documentary and boy oh boy, the results sucked.

I tried the Joe's Reboot (first eating only veggies, no carbs, then only juicing) with the support of a local physician, I lost 10 Kg, the I had myself medically checked again, this time the results were awesomely improved, my skin was no longer dry (you could doodle on it with your finger nail), my hair and everything improved, reduced migraines and all of that, every single thing the documentary said it would improve through juicing happened.
P.S. given my geographical location for me is stupid cheap to follow a diet based on fruits and vegetables.

Today I am still lowering my weight and I will do a Juicing reboot again next week, I'll see how it goes.
Cheers!!!

I almost forgot, regarding the actual thread, I don't like smoothies sorry I guess that's just a matter of personal preferences, juicing vs blending, I can't stand the thickness of a smoothie going down my throat, It makes me sick, but that's just me, I rather juicing.

Also there is the fact that you need a lot more fruits/vegetables to make a juice, aka you more nutrients, although you lose the fiber that the smoothie/solid gives you, when I stopped my rebooting, I kept juicing and got my fiber elsewhere.

Good for you! I only did the juice for 5 days (I still consider that a success!) and it was a great kick start for weight loss and a great segway to start a plant based diet (why didn't I do this sooner! so easy! and it's a lifestyle change vs counting calories which for me didn't work). I still juice occasionally for 1-2 days when I find myself going off track (relying too heavy on the whole grains vs vegetables). I do enjoy blending as well for fruit smoothies, in the process of making a banana, almond milk smoothie now. Good luck!

hectormdom

I know right?
I still juice ala intermitent fasting, totally cool, and helps a lot to lots of things.
Thanks for your wishes
The best of luck to you too, and congrats on all that nice awesome progress

tigersword

Juicing will give more nutrients (more vegetables, more fruit, more nutrients) since it's removing the pulp and just leaving you with the juice. Blending will give you more fiber since you are consuming the entire veggie or fruit. I prefer juicing because I when I do juice, it's usually for a cleanse and I don't want the bulk of the fiber. I find it also tastes better, less thick. Anyway, this is what I learned from Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead movie).

Not true. Most of the nutrients get left behind in the pulp when you juice. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead was just an infomercial for a juicer, not real science of any kind.

I need to step up and contradict your comment.
What this "infomercial" contains as you call it, is true. I experienced it first hand, I was extremely fat (95 Kg - 173 cm) Not muscle anywhere but my legs (I did skateboarding many years, and somehow I still have sort a good pair of legs).
I got medically checked myself after watching the documentary and boy oh boy, the results sucked.

I tried the Joe's Reboot (first eating only veggies, no carbs, then only juicing) with the support of a local physician, I lost 10 Kg, the I had myself medically checked again, this time the results were awesomely improved, my skin was no longer dry (you could doodle on it with your finger nail), my hair and everything improved, reduced migraines and all of that, every single thing the documentary said it would improve through juicing happened.
P.S. given my geographical location for me is stupid cheap to follow a diet based on fruits and vegetables.

Today I am still lowering my weight and I will do a Juicing reboot again next week, I'll see how it goes.
Cheers!!!

I almost forgot, regarding the actual thread, I don't like smoothies sorry I guess that's just a matter of personal preferences, juicing vs blending, I can't stand the thickness of a smoothie going down my throat, It makes me sick, but that's just me, I rather juicing.

Also there is the fact that you need a lot more fruits/vegetables to make a juice, aka you more nutrients, although you lose the fiber that the smoothie/solid gives you, when I stopped my rebooting, I kept juicing and got my fiber elsewhere.

Was it the juice, or the massive reduction in weight that improved your health? Keeping in mind, of course, that statistically speaking, weight loss is the number one factor in health improvements. n=1 is not evidence of anything.